News for 'Consul General'

Shinde, Modi cancel meeting with US Congressional team

Shinde, Modi cancel meeting with US Congressional team

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday cancelled his meeting with a senior United States Congressional delegation ostensibly as a mark of protest against the treatment meted out to India's deputy consul general in New York.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

Two Tibetans killed in Oikos University shooting

Two Tibetans killed in Oikos University shooting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, a student from Sikkim was among the seven killed in the Monday shooting at Oikos University, a religious college in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Sikkim student killed in US university shooting

Sikkim student killed in US university shooting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, a student from Sikkim was among the seven killed in the Monday shooting at Oikos University, a religious college in the San Francisco Bay Area.

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest, the official said, reported The New York Times.

Why Modi matters to Belgium so much

Why Modi matters to Belgium so much

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

"We are very willing to interact with him (Modi) at the first given opportunity and would like to take forward business relations. Would also say that everybody is welcome to Europe," Belgium Consul general to Mumbai Karl Van den Bossche told media persons in Ahmedabad on a question about Modi.

Hostage crisis near US Consulate in Peshawar

Hostage crisis near US Consulate in Peshawar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Firing was heard near the United States Consulate in Peshawar on Saturday morning, according to some media reports. Troops have cordoned off the area and army choppers are circling it, said reports. The firing had been going on at Shama Chowk near the US Consulate from 6 am on Saturday, said reports.There were no reports of any casualties. According to reports, the US Consulate was not the target of the attack. Some reports claimed that a few gunmen had been spotted.

The Devyani Khobragade saga is yet to unravel

The Devyani Khobragade saga is yet to unravel

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

There is something more than meets the eye over the needless harassment of a Indian diplomat in New York, says Seema Guha

Krishna inaugrates Indian mission in Jaffna

Krishna inaugrates Indian mission in Jaffna

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna inaugurated the new Indian consulate in southern Sri Lankan coastal city of Hambantota, voicing confidence that India will take advantage of the industrial and commercial potential in the region, which has witnessed increased Chinese engagement.

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Russia is keen to strengthen economic ties with India.

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The MP claimed that Siddiqui's radio station was funded by US-based Pakistanis and the Pakistan government.

Indian consulate caught dumping visa applications

Indian consulate caught dumping visa applications

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Brown, a former governor of California and a good friend of the Indian community, termed it as shocking and unacceptable.

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

As with the last 37 years, this year too the India Day Parade in New York saw thousands of Indian Americans throng Manhattan's Madison Avenue to celebrate India's Independence Day. For the thousands of Indians who turned up, it was a once in a year chance to showcase their country's rich cultural diversity.

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India on Friday asked its citizens not to travel to Iran and Israel amid increasing fears that Tehran may launch an attack on Israeli soil in retaliation to a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria 11 days ago.

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Modi and Albanese also reiterated their shared ambition for an early conclusion of the ambitious Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) that is expected to significantly expand bilateral trade ties.

Indian Americans celebrate R-Day in New York

Indian Americans celebrate R-Day in New York

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The Indian Consulate celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Republic Day in New York with much fanfare.

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by American journalist against blacklisting

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by American journalist against blacklisting

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Counsel for journalist Angad Singh told the court that they got to know about the "blacklisting" only after the Centre filed its response to his plea challenging the entry refusal.

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Security has been heightened at the Israeli embassy, consulates and other Jewish establishments in several states following intelligence inputs that terror groups like Lashker-e-Tayiba may target them.

There is no Russian mafia in Goa: Envoy

There is no Russian mafia in Goa: Envoy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The Russian consulate on Friday rubbished the often-repeated claims about existence of Russian mafia in Goa and its investments in the state's lucrative tourism industry.

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Ten people -- seven males, three females -- were injured by gunfire and an additional 13 were either injured as they rushed to get out of the train station or they suffered smoke inhalation.

India contacts Iran to free 17 citizens onboard ship seized by Tehran

India contacts Iran to free 17 citizens onboard ship seized by Tehran

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Sources are in touch with Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi.

'Indo-US trade to cross $100 billion soon'

'Indo-US trade to cross $100 billion soon'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

US exports to India have quadrupled, while Indian exports to the US have grown by 180 per cent for the last three years, but despite this India was still only 13th largest trading partner for the US, Consul General of US Consulate, Chennai, Jennifer Macintyre, said in Coimbatore.

Arrest of TN fishermen: India takes up issue with SL

Arrest of TN fishermen: India takes up issue with SL

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

India has taken up with authorities in Colombo the issue of arrest of 23 Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy when they were fishing near Katchatheevu in the Palk Straits on Sunday, Ministry of External Affairs said in New Delhi on Monday.

Gandhi statue defaced in Canada, police probing it as hate crime

Gandhi statue defaced in Canada, police probing it as hate crime

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

India on Wednesday expressed its deep anguish over the desecration of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the Richmond Hill city in Ontario in Canada and asked for a probe into the vandalism, which the police said is being investigated as a hate crime.

Indian diplomat's daughter files $1.5 million lawsuit

Indian diplomat's daughter files $1.5 million lawsuit

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The lawsuit is against 11 parties including the city of New York, the city's Department of Education and some of its officials, the principal and teacher concerned of Biswas's school and New York City police commissioner Raymond Kelly.

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

United States immigration authorities have removed radio tags from the ankles of two Indian students from California-based Tri Valley University, which has been shut down on charges of massive visa fraud.

US study visa FAQs answered

US study visa FAQs answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Vice Consuls from the US Consulate General, Mumbai hosted a chat on July 10, 2009. For those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.

'It seems Musharraf is taken seriously only in India'

'It seems Musharraf is taken seriously only in India'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Rajiv Dogra, former ambassador and India's last Consul General to Karachi, talks to Avantika Bhuyan about the reigning mood in Pakistan and people's perception of Pervez Musharraf.

Hindu temple vandalised in Canada, hate attack says police

Hindu temple vandalised in Canada, hate attack says police

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Canada's Ontario province has been vandalised by unknown people with "anti-Hindu and anti-India graffiti", in what is described by the police as a "hate-motivated incident."

More radio tags taken off Indian students

More radio tags taken off Indian students

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

These students were radio tagged in California after Tri Valley University was shut down in January on charges of massive visa fraud.

TVU row: Radio tags removed from 3 Indian students

TVU row: Radio tags removed from 3 Indian students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement has removed radio tags from three more Indian students of the now shut down Tri Valley University in California and also returned their passports. Susmita Gongulee Thomas, consul general of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, said the ICE has returned the passports of these three students along with the two others, from whom radio tags were removed last week.

What was a US diplomat doing at Mohan Babu's birthday?

What was a US diplomat doing at Mohan Babu's birthday?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Happy birthday, Mohan Babu!

Ranju Batra sworn in as AIA-New York president

Ranju Batra sworn in as AIA-New York president

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Community activist Ranju Batra was sworn in as president, Association of Indians in America, New York Chapter, at an event held at the Indian consulate.

Dubai ruler tweets in Malayalam, Pinarayi replies in Arabic, Gulf expats go ecstatic

Dubai ruler tweets in Malayalam, Pinarayi replies in Arabic, Gulf expats go ecstatic

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

A tweet in Malayalam by Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, soon after his meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the Emirates, has gone viral on social media as several expatriate Malayalis shared it on their virtual platforms.

NYPD says person of interest in Brooklyn subway shooting is now a suspect

NYPD says person of interest in Brooklyn subway shooting is now a suspect

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A 62-year old Black male, initially identified as a 'Person of Interest' by the New York Police Department in the Brooklyn subway shooting, has now been named suspect in the attack that left 23 people injured, including 10 who were hit when he fired at least 33 shots with a nine mm handgun.

HC denies relief to Kuwaiti royal family is suit over South Mumbai building

HC denies relief to Kuwaiti royal family is suit over South Mumbai building

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The Bombay high court on Friday refused to direct three city-based businessmen to vacate the premises occupied by them in tony south Mumbai's Al-Sabah Court building, owned by the royal family of Kuwait, noting that prima facie their tenancy agreements were not "forged or fabricated".

No respite for Tri valley students

No respite for Tri valley students

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

About 60 students of the Pleasanton, California-based Tri-Valley University--shut down by federal authorities for alleged visa fraud--met India's consul general in San Francisco February 1, requesting for help in finding a way out from the nightmare they say has fallen on them.

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave.

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

No damage to Iran's nuclear sites amid Israel attack: IAEA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In a statement released on Friday, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog said it is monitoring the situation very closely.